NHTSA recall 90V-053 (90V053000)

wheels recall reported March 15, 1990 - about 2,281 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V053000
Also written as: 90V-053
Reported: March 15, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~2,281
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-053 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Excel - 1990

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